Jocelyn Hargrave Bücher

Focusing on the evolution of editorial style, this historical study examines early modern English style guides and their journey towards standardization. It highlights the diverse interpretations and adaptations by authors, editors, and printers, showcasing the human element in editorial practices. Jocelyn Hargrave provides a critical analysis of the origins of these style guides, their role in shaping editorial practices, and their influence on the publishing landscape, offering insights into the development of content presentation over time.

A challenge facing educators in practice-based subjects is to provide training that prepares students for fast-changing conditions, whilst conveying long- standing principles. This Element investigates how effectively editing and publishing programmes prepare graduates for industry and how well graduates translate this instruction to the workplace.